xv, 302 p. : 22 cm

"In this first-ever analysis of the phenomenon of Arnold-in-America, co-authors Michael Blitz and Louise Krasniewicz trace Schwarzenegger's innumerable cultural incursions: how he has become a major metaphor for all things big, powerful, and influential; how he has redefined the American body; and how he has spread his catchphrases ("Hasta la vista, baby") like a virus that can't be stopped. After two decades of collecting Arnold data from across the United States and around the world, Blitz and Krasniewicz are uniquely qualified to explain how Schwarzenegger has redefined the idea of political muscle, and why we ignore him at our peril."--Jacket

Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-281) and index

Crusade for Kahl-eee-fohr-nya -- Total recall : Conan vs. the Terminator, California 2003 -- Around the world in (almost) 80 days -- Collateral damage : connecting the dots -- Dave -- Eraser : the Schwarzenegger of all metaphors -- The Terminator : 3D icon -- Stay hungry : appetites for Arnold -- Predator : Arnold's bodies of work -- Scavenger hunt : toilets and titles -- Christmas in Connecticut: Arnold dreaming -- All we really needed to know before we went out into the world are the things we learned from Kindergarten Cop -- Running man : the sequel

plus-circle Add Review

comment

Reviews